This was the only video I could find that covered the Audi A7. My husband has a Mongoose so it wouldn't fit even with the seats down. For clarification, it does not put any pressure on the glass, the weight of the bike keeps that from happening because it pulls away from the vehicle. Like others, that a worry also until we installed it.
Im not gonna buy a rack because if i fold the back seats my bike fits perfectly in my A7 :D I didnt try with 2 bikes but i would hesitate to try this rack , i would be worried of damages
have you had any problems using this rack with the arm putting pressure on the glass? I have a BMW 428 Gran Coupe which is similar and am concerned about cracking the hatch glass.
🙀 you said you were worried about the paint... But you just put micro scratches in when you wiped down the glass then the bumper with your towel. Never dust/dust mitt your car dry. Dirt acts like sandpaper and puts in micro scratches.
Actually, the way the product is designed is to place the load on the bumper, the top straps have some load on them but they are only meant to keep the rack from leaning away from the car when the bikes are placed on it. Honestly, the only issue is that the bike pedal can get close to the bumper of the car and end up scratching your finish. I tie up my pedals so they don't move while driving.
Nahh fuck that. Rear wheel off. rear seat down. Body bag sheet covering the boot and the back of your rear seats plop goes in your bike. Hearing those hooks hit your car made me cringe.
This was the only video I could find that covered the Audi A7. My husband has a Mongoose so it wouldn't fit even with the seats down. For clarification, it does not put any pressure on the glass, the weight of the bike keeps that from happening because it pulls away from the vehicle. Like others, that a worry also until we installed it.
very handy...was wondering what bike rack would fit to my white A7...now i know!! :)
has the usage of the bike rack left any dents or scratches over time?
good vid....just bought one for my Lexus is.... just wondering if you have had any damage to anywhere on your trunk or window?????????
have you had any window damage?
Good video! Buying that now! Thanks man!
Im not gonna buy a rack because if i fold the back seats my bike fits perfectly in my A7 :D
I didnt try with 2 bikes but i would hesitate to try this rack , i would be worried of damages
have you had any problems using this rack with the arm putting pressure on the glass? I have a BMW 428 Gran Coupe which is similar and am concerned about cracking the hatch glass.
Did you ever find a trunk rack for your 428 Gran Coupe? I have the same car and the same question about putting pressure on the glass...
🙀 you said you were worried about the paint... But you just put micro scratches in when you wiped down the glass then the bumper with your towel. Never dust/dust mitt your car dry. Dirt acts like sandpaper and puts in micro scratches.
very informative video
No hatch hugger? I think Saris recommends using that part instead of making mods.
and it seems that most of the weight is put onto the 2 top straps seems like the metal could get damaged????
PLEASE RESPOND.
Actually, the way the product is designed is to place the load on the bumper, the top straps have some load on them but they are only meant to keep the rack from leaning away from the car when the bikes are placed on it. Honestly, the only issue is that the bike pedal can get close to the bumper of the car and end up scratching your finish. I tie up my pedals so they don't move while driving.
small clips at end of straps
if you install in that way, you dont open you trunk.
You can''t open the trunk with any of these trunk mounted racks....
You Can if you turn 90° the down piece
Nahh fuck that. Rear wheel off. rear seat down. Body bag sheet covering the boot and the back of your rear seats plop goes in your bike. Hearing those hooks hit your car made me cringe.
What a pita of a contraption .....better off with a towbar mounted one a lot easier than that crap